Trusted Cyber Security — Since 2023

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Fortigence delivers proactive, intelligence-driven cyber security consulting for small businesses and federal agencies — from risk assessments and gap analysis to full compliance programs and embedded security staffing.

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NIST 800-53

FedRAMP

RMF / FISMA

CMMC

SOC 1/2

GovRAMP

Fortigence Security Console

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Perimeter Defense

Continuous monitoring · Threat detection

Secured

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Compliance Status

NIST 800-53 · FedRAMP · RMF

In Review

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Vulnerability Management

Risk re-prioritization · Lifecycle tracking

2 Critical

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Security Engineering

Baseline modeling · Application governance

Configured

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EDR Platform

Endpoint detection · Response active

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Who We Are

BUILT FROM THE FRONTLINES

Fortigence was born from over 20 years of hands-on IT security experience — beginning in 2006, forged through 14 years of Department of Defense service delivery, and sharpened across six years of diverse private-sector leadership. The principles that guide this firm are the same ones instilled through military discipline: integrity, duty, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.

What started as a passion for understanding and mastering security tooling evolved into something greater. As a recognized subject matter expert, our founder built a track record of training peers and senior colleagues alike — on policy design, security product implementation, organized operational approaches, and leading incident response. That gift for translating complex security disciplines into actionable, repeatable strategies is at the core of what Fortigence delivers.

Today, Fortigence operates as a boutique consulting practice and contract staffing resource — combining the rigor of a federal-grade security program with the agility and personalized service that large firms simply cannot offer. We don't just advise. We embed, execute, and build capacity — leaving every client stronger, more resilient, and more self-sufficient than we found them.

🎖 Military-Grade Discipline

Every engagement is guided by the core values instilled through DoD service — integrity, duty, and due diligence. Our clients receive the same standard we held ourselves to in national defense.

🎓 Knowledge Transfer First

We don't create dependency. Our goal is to leave every partner more capable than when we arrived — through documentation, training, and building institutional security knowledge.

📈 Scalable by Design

Whether you need a one-time assessment or a long-term embedded security function, Fortigence scales with your organization's growth, budget, and risk posture.

🤝 Partnership Over Transaction

We build trusted relationships through consistent, repeatable delivery. Our value is measured over the life of the engagement — not just a single deliverable.

What We Deliver

CORE CAPABILITIES

Fortigence offers flexible engagement models — from part-time fractional security support to full-time embedded contracting. Every service is designed to be scalable, knowledge-transferable, and valuable throughout the life of your partnership with us.

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Security Administration

Part-time or full-time security administration support — access management, user provisioning, policy enforcement, and continuous monitoring. Fortigence provides a trusted security presence without the overhead of a full-time hire, giving small businesses and agencies the coverage they need to maintain a defensible posture daily.

Access Management Policy Enforcement Continuous Monitoring Part-Time / Full-Time

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Security Engineering

Architecture design, hardening, and implementation across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Our engineering practice covers EDR platform management, security stack buildout, baseline modeling, application governance strategies, and vulnerability management lifecycle design — built to be consistent, repeatable, and audit-ready.

EDR Management Baseline Modeling App Governance Vulnerability Lifecycle

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Information Assurance & Compliance

End-to-end compliance program support — from initial gap analysis and risk re-prioritization through ATO preparation, audit readiness, and ongoing continuous monitoring. We speak the language of federal compliance fluently, helping organizations navigate the requirements of NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, CMMC, FISMA, SOX, SOC, and GovRAMP with precision and confidence.

ATO Prep Gap Analysis Audit Readiness Continuous Monitoring

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Risk Management & Consulting

Strategic risk consulting tailored to your organization's unique threat landscape, operational requirements, and compliance obligations. Fortigence delivers data-driven assessments, actionable security roadmaps, and incident response planning — giving leadership the clarity to make informed decisions and prioritize investments that reduce real-world risk exposure.

Risk Assessments Security Roadmaps Incident Response SMB + Federal

The Fortigence Difference

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE US

DoD-Forged Expertise

With over 14 years of active Department of Defense IT security service delivery, Fortigence brings federal-grade rigor to every engagement. We understand the operational demands, regulatory complexity, and security stakes that government environments require — and we apply that discipline to every client, regardless of size.

Boutique Agility

Unlike large consulting firms where your project gets handed off to junior staff, Fortigence delivers senior-level expertise directly. Our lean, trusted model means faster response times, personalized strategies, and a genuine partnership — not a contract number in a queue.

Knowledge That Stays With You

Our engagements are built to empower, not create dependency. We document, train, and transfer knowledge so your team finishes every engagement stronger and more capable. That commitment to lasting value has defined our reputation throughout a 20-year career in this field.

Dual-Sector Fluency

We operate with equal effectiveness in both the small business and federal government sectors. That cross-sector experience means we draw from a broader toolkit — applying the best of federal compliance discipline alongside the practical agility that small businesses need to move fast without sacrificing security.

Consistent & Repeatable

Best practices aren't enough. Fortigence designs security programs around strategies that are consistent, repeatable, and measurable — reducing operational variance, strengthening your OPSEC posture, and ensuring your defenses hold up under audit, inspection, or real-world threat pressure.

Flexible Engagement Models

Fortigence adapts to your budget and operational reality. Engage us for a focused assessment, a defined-scope project, or as an ongoing embedded security resource — part-time or full-time. We scale to fit your organization, not the other way around.

Compliance Coverage

FRAMEWORKS WE SUPPORT

Fortigence maintains active expertise across the federal and corporate compliance landscape. Whether you're pursuing an ATO, preparing for an audit, or building a compliance program from the ground up — we know the frameworks that govern your environment.

NIST 800-53

NIST 800-53 Rev 5

FedRAMP

GovRAMP

RMF

FISMA

CMMC

DFARS

SOC 1

SOC 2

SOX

Zero Trust Architecture

How We Work

ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS

Every organization's security journey is different. Fortigence offers three paths to partnership — designed around your timeline, budget, and the depth of support you need.

Option 01

Security Assessment

A focused, time-boxed engagement where we evaluate your current security posture, identify gaps against applicable frameworks, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap. Ideal for organizations that want clarity before committing to a larger program — or need a defensible assessment for audit, procurement, or compliance purposes.

Option 02

Project-Based Consulting

Defined-scope engagements for specific security initiatives — ATO preparation, compliance program buildout, security architecture design, incident response planning, or policy development. Fortigence delivers against clear milestones with senior-level ownership throughout. Subcontractor resources are deployed when scale requires it.

Option 03

Embedded Contractor Staffing

Part-time or full-time embedded security professionals — security administrators, engineers, or information assurance specialists — operating as an extension of your team. Perfect for organizations that need consistent, reliable security coverage without the overhead and commitment of a permanent full-time hire.